Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 17 May 2026
Time
10:45
Venue
Stanborough Park
Offer ends 19 April 2026. T&Cs apply*
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
Race for Life 3k is ideal for families or groups doing their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable and an unforgettable day out! Sign up as a group with friends and family, or go solo and join hundreds of people on the day. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time, so walk, jog or run at your own pace and enjoy the atmosphere. However you take part, you're helping to beat cancer.
The start and finish are on grass. The Course is on a mixture of grass and tarmac paths and includes uphill and downhill grassy slopes.
Click here to see the Course Map. Please note, this is subject to change.
Once you sign up for your Race for Life event, you'll receive an email with all the need-to-know details to help you feel fully prepared for the day.
The start and finish are on the south side of the park, behind the boating lake reception.
If using what3words, enter ///nets.wing.drag in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: Parking will be available in the south and north Stanborough Park car parks. Please be aware that parking fees apply here and cameras will be in operation. Please allow plenty of time to access the car parks as Stanborough Road will be closed from around 15 minutes prior to the start of the event and from this time, you will have to follow a long diversion to be able to access the car parks if approaching from the A1 (M)
Drop Offs: Drop off is available in both the North and South Carparks.
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available in the South Lake carpark. Please speak to the Stewards who will direct you to the correct car parking area located next to the Boat lake.
Volunteer Parking: Volunteers are advised to park in the South Stanborough Park carpark. Please be aware that parking fees apply here and cameras will be in operation.
Electric Charging points: There are none available at this event. The nearest are located at Tesco Extra which is a 22 min walk to the park.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Please access the park on the South side (South lake) located off Stanborough Road.
Bus: 601 Uno and 300 Arriva. 405 Uno
Train: The nearest train station is Welwyn Garden City - 35 min walk.
Cycling & Bike Racks: There are none available at this event.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Parking
Bag drop
Showers
Not wheelchair accessible
Due to the mixed terrain and a number of inclines and declines, this event is deemed unsuitable for wheelchair users.
We aim for maximum accessibility at our events. Our contact centre and on-site team are ready to assist with any needs or questions you may have.
Sunflower wristbands are available at the enquiries marquee, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
A QR code will be available on the main event site to access British Sign Language stage content for those who use BSL.
A fundraising pack with tips to help you reach your target
A customisable back sign
Training plans and support to help you prepare
Access to our Facebook community to help you get motivated
A Race for Life medal when you cross the finish line!
Get fundraising and training support, tips and resources to help you hit your target and prepare for your event.
Thanks to support from people like you, we've funded pioneering research to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. But our work isn't done yet. We want to bring about a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
The money you raise goes towards our research into more than 200 types of cancer. With you at the start line, just imagine how far we can go.
Your entry fee covers the cost of your event, but your fundraising helps us save and improve lives. Join the celebration, join the family, and join the thousands helping to raise the money we need to power Cancer Research UK’s biggest discoveries.
Get set for your Race for Life event with t-shirts, hats and accessories for everyone.
Join the incredible team of volunteers who make our Race for Life events possible.
Explore our other Race for Life events taking place across the country. Choose from a 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy® 5k or Pretty Muddy® Kids.
*Enter the code SPRING26 on the registration page to get 50% off your entry fee. Visit our Sales and Discount page for full terms and conditions that apply.